ROBO: ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF
Tracks the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index, a tiered-weighted global index of companies in robotics, automation, and enabling technologies. Roughly equal-weighted, so top positions are small and rotate often. Managed by Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global / VettaFi) with a 0.95% expense ratio. 6 of its top 10 holdings are in the Supercycle AI universe, and those holdings carry an average AI Exposure Score of 35 (Growing tier).
Holdings and expense ratio per the issuer, as of . Funds rebalance; verify current holdings with Exchange Traded Concepts (ROBO Global / VettaFi). Not investment advice.
Top holdings, scored
| # | Holding | Market cap | AI score | Buildout layers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZBRAZebra Technologies(untracked) | - | - | - |
| 2 | AMBAAmbarella | $2.92B | 80 | SemiconductorsAutonomous Vehicles |
| 3 | AutoStore Holdings (Norway)AutoStore Holdings (Norway)(untracked) | - | - | - |
| 4 | NOVTNovanta | $5.04B | 40 | Robotics & Automation |
| 5 | TERTeradyne | $15.80B | 45 | Chip Equipment & FoundriesRobotics & Automation |
| 6 | Advantech (Taiwan)Advantech (Taiwan)(untracked) | - | - | - |
| 7 | EMREmerson Electric | $83.97B | 18 | Robotics & Automation |
| 8 | GEAGYGEA Group (Germany)(untracked) | - | - | - |
| 9 | ILMNIllumina | $36.18B | 8 | AI Healthcare |
| 10 | ROKRockwell Automation | $46.15B | 18 | Robotics & Automation |
Market data as of the close on . Prices are end of day, not live.
Where it sits in the buildout
ROBO's tracked top holdings concentrate in these layers:
Frequently asked questions
What are ROBO's top holdings?
As of 2026-08-13, ROBO's top 10 holdings are ZBRA, AMBA, AutoStore Holdings (Norway), NOVT, TER, Advantech (Taiwan), EMR, GEAGY, ILMN, ROK. Holdings change as the fund rebalances; the issuer's site has the current full list.
Is ROBO a good way to get AI exposure?
That depends on the exposure wanted, which is a personal decision, but the data says this: 6 of ROBO's top 10 holdings are in the Supercycle AI universe (AMBA, NOVT, TER, EMR, ILMN, ROK), with an average AI Exposure Score of 35 (Growing tier). Its expense ratio is 0.95% per year.
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